A Texan conservative Anglican -- yes, a square peg -- ponders both churchly and worldly things and enjoys his new church.

Monday, January 16, 2017

Is Science Backing Traditional Christianity on Fasting?

In recent years, I’ve been
fasting more frequently because I’ve become more traditional in my faith - and
because my metabolism has slowed down in my age.So I’ve given more weight (No pun intended.) to both the
spiritual and physical health of fasting.

I should say I do not fast
for very long because I sometimes have issues with energy and low blood
sugar.Also, I’m just not that fat
(although the pious youth of my church seem convinced I am fat and old).I do very much like being in good
shape, and it affects me when I’m not.Anyway, my typical fast is skipping lunch.

Well, lo and behold,
science (SCIENCE!)* is discovering that intermittent fasting is good for
you.It sounds not that dissimilar
from what the traditional church Calendar prescribes.I will not go into detail here, but the benefits of fasting
go beyond weight loss.

Among the study participants, markers of cell
regeneration increased, while risk factors for diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular
disease, and aging all dropped, he says.

Funny how God and His Holy
Church is usually wise about most things.

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By the way, I found the
above article through the eclectic Ace of Spaces blog.Ace has been telling of his efforts to
improve his health through fasting and other means under the GAINZZZ
label.Here is one example.

I’ve picked up a thing or two myself from him.I’ve begun drinking water with BCAA powder (Alpha Amino
powder to be exact) when I work out and find that helpful with some extra energy for one thing.

While on the subject of
health, yes, my knee and I are doing quite well.Don’t stop praying though. :)